Drawing from Harper Lee's semi-autobiographical novel To Kill a Mockingbird tells its story through the memories of a child - as siblings Jem and Scout discover truths about prejudice, misconception, as well as learning that their unglamorous, unconventional father, was truly an admirable man. To me, it's a beautiful film, with a Southern Gothic ambiance that mixes romanticism with harsh reality - something that is reflected in the cinematography, direction, Elmer Bernstein's score, and the screenplay penned by Horton Foote. Acting-wise Gregory Peck gives the performance of his career and young Mary Badham is memorable as tomboy Scout. She's a natural, believable - which was needed as this tale unfolds through her eyes. Mockingbird captures the essence of the novel but improves upon it by cutting out the excess and the –at times- condescending tone.
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